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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 28, 2026San Diego

Trump administration revokes over 1,000 student visas and pauses new visa interviews

The Trump administration has revoked more than 1,000 student visas and temporarily suspended new visa interviews to implement additional social media background checks. These changes impact international students seeking to attend universities in the United States.

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Why It Matters

International students face increased administrative hurdles and potential loss of legal status due to new policies and interview suspensions.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration revoked more than 1,000 student visas.
  • The administration temporarily suspended interviews for new student visas.
  • The suspension of interviews is intended to incorporate new social media background checks.
  • Studying at US universities has become more complex for foreign students during the second Trump term.

Who's Mentioned

personRachel Banks“Policy director at NAFSA”organizationUniversity of California“Public university system in California”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency managing visa rules”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”organizationEdSource“Original publisher of the article.”organizationCalifornia State University“Public university system in California”personValerie Lundy-Wagner“Director at the Public Policy Institute of California”locationCalifornia“State where universities are affected by international student enrollment trends”